Press Release: Riverside Cigars Prepares for CroMagnon Epoch Release, Second Anniversary

April 22, 2013 (Jeffersonville, Ind.) — Riverside Cigar Shop is thrilled to celebrate its 2nd anniversary on Thursday, May 2nd. It will be a lively celebration featuring the finest cigar brands, specialty bourbon cocktails and libations, delicious menu offerings, live music and some fantastic deals on cigar purchases. Riverside’s Anniversary Celebration is the perfect addition to the festivities of the 139th Kentucky Derby for both locals and out of town guests. Plus, net proceeds from the celebration will benefit Kentucky Harvest.

In honor of the anniversary, Riverside Cigars will be releasing an exclusive cigar developed by RoMa Craft Tobac. The Riverside Anniversary Cigar combines two of RoMa Craft’s award-winning brands, the CroMagnon and the Aquitaine. The Riverside Anniversary Cigar is a gratifying Nicaraguan blend featuring an Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Binder and Double Ligero filler. It features a medium to full body and is rich in flavor. The price is $12 per cigar. The first production of this exclusive Riverside Anniversary Cigar will be twenty boxes of fifteen cigars. Continuous production will be based on customer demand.

In addition to the exclusive Anniversary Cigar, the celebration will also feature many of the fantastic cigar brands sold at Riverside including 262 Cigars, Primer Mundo Cigars, Drew Estate Cigars, La Flor Dominicana, Oliva Cigars, Ortega Cigars and RoMa Craft Tobac Cigars. A special Cigar Smoker VIP Package, which includes cigars from each brand represented and exclusive merchandise, is available for purchase for only $40, now through April 30th. The price increases to $50 on May 1st. Tickets can be purchased by call (812) 284-6198.

The festivities will also include specialty bourbon cocktails and delicious menu offerings provided by neighboring Match Cigar Bar, plus live music by Bombshell Cowboy and additional musical talent.

“It’s been a pleasure working with Jeff and the rest of the crew at Riverside. They have this infectious cult of personality that makes me proud to be a part of their humidor,” says Clint Aaron of 262 Cigars. “I’m looking forward to celebrating many more anniversaries with them.”

“We are looking forward to celebrating Riverside’s 2nd Anniversary,” says Eddie Ortega of Ortega Cigars. “It’s going to be a great party and the perfect way to kick off all the excitement of the Kentucky Derby!”

Riverside Cigar’s 2nd Anniversary celebration event will take place at Riverside, which is located at 201 Spring Street in Jeffersonville, Indiana, on Thursday, May 2nd, 4:00pm – 11:00pm. This free event, which is open to the public, will include raffles for free cigars and promotional materials. For more information, please visit http://www.riversidecigars.com.